—&&dream lover.
It was their final night in Colombia. The teenagers had spent their time abroad lounging in their suite, by the pool, visiting the nearby shops and restaurants along with some historical sites Ashby’s parents insisted they visit. Hartley was having an incredible time, being with Alex just made it that much better. The group was going out to a club in the city, they figured they should and would make their last night in Colombia memorable. Natalie had came across the place in a tourist brochure and was installed dazzled by the sultry and dark exterior, the neon signs and lights and of course the five star rating. The group was currently getting ready for their night out, Ashby’s parents busy having a night out themselves with some locals they befriended.
Hartley was in her room accompained by Natalie, their clothes and shoes scattered all over the floor and bed. Natalie was sat cross-legged on the bed, applying mascara to her already long eyelashes and Hartley was at her desk, eyes peering into a mirror that was sat in front of her as she applied a coat of red lipstick to her lips. The buttery vanilla scented substance glided over her lips, the girl being careful not to mess it up or miss a spot. She finished up and put the cap back on the tube and placed it down on the desk. She used her finger to get rid of any slight smudges on the edges of her lips, Natalie standing up from the bed behind her. ‘’Okay, which one? I need to look good for Ash.’’ Hartley chuckled lightly, turning her head. ‘’Ash? He’s got a nickname now?’’ She teased, watching as Natalie’s face flushed red. ‘’Whatever, I need an answer!’’ The brunette huffed with an eye roll. Hartley stood up from her seat and padded over to the bed to look at what her best friend was showing her. There were two dresses laying on the bed side by side, one nude coloured dress with cut-outs on the shoulders and one red silk dress with embroidered flowers along the bottom. Hartley puckered her lips as she thought. ‘’Hm, I think the red one would look best. Wear it with the strappy black heels.’’ Her eyes flickered back up to her friend’s. ‘’Good choice, thanks Hart.’’ Natalie smirked in reply, snatching up the red dress from the bed and took it to the bathroom with her to change into. Hartley walked over to her suitcase and kneeled down, pulling out a dusty rose coloured velvet slip dress. She hopped into it and paired it with a pair of simple white chunky heels and gold jewelry. She was subconsiously dolling up for Alex.
The girls finished and grabbed their clutches, spritzed themselves with perfume and stumbled out into the hall. They padded into the living room, the males being no where in sight. ‘’For once we’re the first ones ready,’’ Natalie joked, poking Hartley with her elbow. Hartley giggled with a closed mouth, eyes moving down to the carpet below her feet. She was nervous, she hadn’t really seen Alex in anything than regular school clothes or PJ’s — she wasn’t sure how she would react to him all dressed up. Not only that but how he would react to her all dressed up; would he like her dress? her hair? She bit down on her lip gently. She suddenly heard footsteps approach them. ‘’Ah, there you guys are! You all ready?’’ Said Natalie. Hartley ripped her eyes away from the carpet and directed them to the two boys standing in front of her.
